Kick Off Friday Night With BRO @ Fat Bob's

Kick Off Friday Night With BRO @ Fat Bob's

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Oct 1st 2007, 9:21am By queenseyes

This Friday Fat Bob's smokehouse has been kind enough to offer Buffalo Rising Online (BRO) viewers a 'Thank You' happy hour. It was their idea to get some people together in person who might only communicate on comment threads. Come as your sign-on name... come as a fly-on-the-wall... come in and ask, "What is all this?ā€¯ It doesn't matter to us, since the get-together is merely to have a beer and talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about Buffalo. There will be no nametags, there will be no speeches, heck, there might not be anyone at all. We're just hoping that a few people show up at 6:00pm on Friday October 5th for one full hour of free Molson and Coors tap beer (sorry Labatt and FB, that's what they offered). There will also be a free spread of food to last the duration (whatever that may be), $2-drink specials, with Kate and Super Dave behind the bar.

Whether you just moved here or you show up wearing your Bethlehem Steel jacket, the offer is on. I just checked the BRO calendar (thanks (Olga) and there are a ton of events happening that night... so if you're looking for fuel, then, as Micky Rourke aka Henry Chinaski would say (in Barfly), "Drinks for all my friends". Then head out and enjoy the Buffalo First Member Meet and Greet, Pecha Kucha Night, Gusto at the Gallery, and a ton of live music and theatre... take your pick.

Like I said, this is just an open invitation to hang out at Fat Bob's with a bunch of other people who have an opinion about Buffalo. Very casual, super laid back, and if you want to introduce yourself as your sign-on, then fine. If not, you could just as easily say that you never heard of Buffalo Rising and just walked in to have a beer the bar. Even if you don't post or comment, the invitation is for you. And it's still free!

Fat Bob's Smokehouse

41 Virginia Place Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 887-2971

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  1. knowledgedableone

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    Oct 1st 2007, 09:51

    What a great idea. There certainly a number of hot issues on the streets of our city and it will be interesting to see if people are willing to stand behind what they post anonymously and contribute to productive bar-chatter. I love FAT BOB's!

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  2. sbrof

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    Oct 1st 2007, 10:24

    pshh free beer AND I don't have to drive to get there! Count me in! :)

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  3. Frankenberry

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    Oct 1st 2007, 15:34

    Very good idea. I live within walking distance. In fact Fat Bob's is one of my favorite places. The only thing that could make this happy hour better is some free mac n'cheese (best in town) oh please oh please say you will have that in their spread!!!!

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  4. MJWorthington

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    Oct 3rd 2007, 13:15

    Booo.....I'll be down in Ellicottville for Oktoberfest.

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  5. MJWorthington

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    Oct 3rd 2007, 13:16

    Booo.....I'll be down in Ellicottville for Oktoberfest.

    and "Let's Go Buf-fa-lo"......82-0! ;)

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  6. AdamFIx

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    Oct 4th 2007, 23:54

    looking forward to it! fat bob's is a favorite of mine. see you all tomorrow!

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